Biography

Mike Shanahan, the Broncos' all-time leader in regular-season wins (138) and postseason victories (8), became the third head coach elected into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame in 2020. Denver's head coach from 1995-2008, Shanahan led the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl wins (XXXII & XXXIII), three conference championship games, seven postseason appearances and nine winning seasons during his 14 seasons manning the sidelines. Previously serving as an assistant coach with the Broncos in two separate stints (1984-87, '89-91), he was hired as head coach on Jan. 31, 1995. During Shanahan's tenure as head coach, Denver had the fourth-best regular- season record (138-86-0 / .616) and top home-record (83-29-0 / .741) in pro football. The Broncos also led the league during that span in total offense (361.9 ypg) and rushing offense (138.4 ypg) while scoring the thirdmost points (5,449 / 24.3 ppg) in the NFL. Between the 1996-98 seasons, the Broncos became the first team in NFL history to win 46 overall games (39 reg. / 7 post.) in a three-year period. They went undefeated at home in each of those three seasons, becoming the second team ever to be undefeated and untied at home in three consecutive years. In the franchise's first two Super Bowl winning seasons (1997, '98), the Broncos won 33 overall games, including 18 consecutive games (12/15/97-12/13/98) to tie the then all-time NFL record for consecutive victories. Shanahan, who is one of six head coaches to win back-to-back Super Bowls, coached six Broncos who were selected to the 1990s NFL All-Decade Team and six Pro Football Hall of Famers. Following back-to-back World Championships, Shanahan, who held additional responsibilities as Executive Vice President of Football Operations, rebuilt the Broncos into contenders with five consecutive winning seasons (2002-06) and three straight playoff appearances (2003-05). Denver went 13-3 in 2005 and hosted its second AFC Championship Game with Shanahan as head coach. One of six head coaches in NFL history to be on staff for 200+ wins and multiple World Championships with one team, Shanahan was a part of 221 total wins with the Broncos (the most for one coach in team history). Denver also advanced to three Super Bowls (XXI, XXII & XXIV) with Shanahan on staff as an assistant. Including his tenure leading the Los Angeles Raiders from 1988-89 and the Washington Redskins from 2010-13, Shanahan finished his 20-year head coaching career with a record of 170-138 (.552). His 178 total victories (170 reg season + 8 postseason) are tied for 14th in pro football history.